Bilye Morrow
Midland,MI
Summary
Empathetic registered nurse focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 18 years of nursing care experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Healthsource-White Pine
12.2021 - Current
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Instructed students on Public and Community health awareness.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Monitored progress of 6-8 students and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Registered Nurse Support Coordinator
A+D Home Health Care
04.2013 - 12.2021
- Effectively controlled release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.
- Optimized program resource utilization for safety and to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Determine and coordinate appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring, and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Manage 35-45 participants on daily basis for service needs.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Heartland Home Health Inc.
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting comfort and reducing patient distress.
- Conducted patient assessments to inform physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Cared for patients of 15-20 in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Emergency Room Nurse
Covenant Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Cared for 2-5 patients in unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MIAssociate of Science - Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MICertification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta College
Bay City, MISkills
- Detail-oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional therapeutic communication skills
- Computer knowledge
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership skills
- Patient advising
- Emotional awareness
- Knowledge of nursing standards, policies, and practices
- Autonomous with excellent time management skills
- Supervising students
- Completing physical assessments
- Mentoring proficiency
- Ability to perform evaluations
- Clinical instruction
- Direct Supervision
- Disease Processes
- Intervention Management
Accomplishments
- Army Reserve 1991-1996 as an Administrative Specialist -Army
- National Guard 1996-1998 as Military Police
- Army Reserve Medal of Achievement-1995
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - expires 01/2024
- Registered Nurse License #4704269131- expires 10/2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider: American Heart Association-expires 06/2023
- Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential Training - expires 12/2024
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Healthsource-White Pine
12.2021 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University
01.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Support Coordinator
A+D Home Health Care
04.2013 - 12.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse
Heartland Home Health Inc.
03.2011 - 04.2013
Emergency Room Nurse
Covenant Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delta College
Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta College
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